裂
Mnemonic
A row of angry villagers each grabs a corner of the garment and pulls — the fabric splits with a violent rip, threads flying everywhere. The garment is torn into ragged strips, one for each person in the row, jagged edges dangling from their fists.
Additional thoughts
Imagine the tearing sound of cloth, a line of people in a tug-of-war with a single robe. Each person in the row gets a rough, uneven strip — emphasizing the forceful, jagged nature of the split.Quick recall
A row of people rips a garment apart, Splitting it into ragged strips.Details
The keyword for 裂 is split. This kanji conveys the idea of tearing apart, ripping, or cleaving something into separate pieces. It describes the action of forcefully dividing a material or object, such as fabric or paper, by pulling or cutting it apart. The character carries a sense of violent or decisive separation, often implying that the resulting edges are rough or jagged rather than cleanly cut.
- On'yomi
- れつ
- Kun'yomi
- さ.く、さ.ける、-ぎ.れ